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| Cave exploration is a very exciting activity and most | | | | 3. The flash is useless unless you are taking pictures |
| people would like to capture that breathtaking view | | | | of stalactites and stalagmites a few inches away from |
| inside caves. However, photography inside an | | | | you. You won't be able to capture the depth of |
| extremely dark orifice is tremendously difficult even for | | | | caverns with a normal flash. What you can do instead |
| the most experienced photographer. For such, cave | | | | is to set your camera in open shutter and then flash |
| exploring photography is considered to be a very | | | | your light several times to capture as much light. You |
| advanced skill that very few people master. | | | | would have to hold the camera very still with this |
| You need light to take pictures, and there isn't a lot of | | | | technique. |
| light inside caves. If you haven't been to a cave yet, | | | | 4. If time permits, take pictures at a very slow shutter |
| you would be surprised at how dark it can get. | | | | speed and just allow the camera to get exposures for |
| However, photography in caves isn't completely | | | | long periods. |
| impossible as many have already succeeded in taking | | | | 5. Don't sacrifice safety for photographic opportunities. |
| pictures of this amazing world. With the right | | | | What use are photographs if you won't be able to get |
| knowledge and equipment you can take pictures of | | | | out of the cave to see them. Prioritize yourself and not |
| caves. | | | | your photographic equipment when inside the cave. |
| Here are some tips for photography inside caves: | | | | Don't sacrifice space in your pack for photographic |
| 1. Use very fast film or ISO settings - because it is | | | | equipment, you need more room for your cave |
| very difficult to use tripods safely inside caves, you | | | | exploring kit. |
| would have to resort to very fast film or exposure | | | | Photography while exploring caves is indeed very |
| settings for your camera. Most cave photographers | | | | difficult and thus it needs so much practice. It is |
| use ISO 1000 or ISO 1600 when taking pictures inside | | | | therefore best not to attempt photography during your |
| caves to get sharp pictures without tripods. | | | | first few cave explorations. You need to be a good |
| 2. Instead of using a tripod, you can use a bean bag to | | | | cave explorer first before you can become a cave |
| hold your camera still. There are beanbags that can be | | | | photographer. |
| screwed onto your camera's tripod socket. You can | | | | Visit the About Animals website to learn about pictures |
| easily mount your camera on any surface without | | | | of bats and bat facts. |